A TRIBUTE TO GENIUS

Arnold & Son honours a legendary friendship with the Constant Force Tourbillon 11

- KANOKPORN CHANASONGKRAM

Arnold & Son's 260th anniversary celebrations, which began last June, rounds off with the Constant Force Tourbillon 11 reflecting the fellowship between John Arnold and Abraham-Louis Breguet.

Limited to 11 pieces, the commemorative model is inspired by the pocket chronometer No.11, exhibited at the British Museum.

On the main bridge of the historic timepiece, a silver plate is engraved in French, translated as: "The first tourbillon regulator by Breguet incorporated into one of the first works of Arnold. Breguet's homage to the revered memory of Arnold."

Likewise, the Constant Force Tourbillon 11 features a plate with the hand-engraved inscriptions in English: "To the revered memory of J. Arnold and A.-L. Breguet. Friends in their time, legendary watchmakers always."

Arnold & Son is rooted in London while its founder hailed from Cornwall in the Southwest of England. After setting up his business on the Strand, Arnold built his reputation by creating a ring with a half-quarter repeater, presented to King George III in June 1764.

The inventive horologist played a central role in significant events, such as the competition to determine longitude at sea and won several grants and awards offered by the British Board of Longitude.

His marine chronometers included the No.3, which accompanied James Cook on his second voyage in 1772.